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State the type of measurement in each of the following statements:a. I rode my bicycle $15 \mathrm{~km}$ today.b. My dog weighs $12 \mathrm{~kg}$.c. It is hot today. It is $30^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$.d. I added 2 L of water to my fish tank.
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